During the municipal council election, you can vote for a candidate from one of the participating parties. It is important to vote for someone who matches your ideas and what you find important for Amersfoort. With the Kieskompas (external link) you can compare your opinion with that of the parties. The statements in the Kieskompas are drawn up in close cooperation with the parties. As a result, they closely match what is happening in Amersfoort and clearly show the differences between parties.
Steffie for everyone who finds politics difficult
Politics can be quite complicated. The Municipality of Amersfoort finds it important that everyone can participate. That is why there is Steffie, a digital assistant that reads the statements aloud and explains difficult things in an easy way.
Role of the municipal council
The municipal council is the most important governing body of the municipality. The council makes policy, establishes the budget, and monitors the work of the mayor and aldermen. Council members make decisions on topics that directly affect your environment, such as housing, safety, traffic, and sustainability.